Peer Counselor - Providence Crisis Stabilization Center

Providence • Anchorage, AK

2d

About The Position

The Peer Support Specialist provides flexible, community- and program-based peer support services for people facing severe behavioral health and/or substance use disorder challenges. The role promotes recovery, empowerment, and community integration by helping individuals direct their own recovery and advocacy processes; teaching and supporting recovery skills; increasing awareness of service options and choices; encouraging use of community resources; and fostering wellness and self-worth.

Positions are at Providence Crisis Stabilization Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Available schedules include full-time at 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, and part-time at 0.6 FTE, 32 hours per week. Day and evening shifts are available. Driving may be necessary as part of the role; caregivers must comply with applicable state driving laws and provide proof of a driver license and auto insurance upon request.

Requirements

• Certified Peer Specialist certification upon hire.
• A minimum of two years of experience in recovery.
• Comply with state laws and requirements for driving if driving is necessary; provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request.

Nice To Haves

• Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, community- and program-based peer support services.
• Promote recovery, empowerment, and community integration for individuals with severe behavioral health and/or substance use disorder challenges.
• Facilitate individuals’ direction of their own recovery and advocacy processes.
• Teach and support the development and use of skills that facilitate recovery.
• Promote awareness of available service options and choices and encourage use of natural community resources.
• Help facilitate the development of wellness and self-worth.

Benefits

• Providence offers benefits designed to support employees and their families in wellness, professional growth, and financial security. Specific benefit offerings are not listed and may vary based on factors including employer, FTE, union, location, and applicable policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed